by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Earlier today WorkCover NSW announced 2015 Scheme Agent Deed and changes associated with the submissions made earlier this year by existing and new insurers/agents for NSW Workers Compensation licences.
Effective from 1 January 2015, there will only be 5 NSW Scheme Agents (reduced from 7 currently operating) with resulting changes to impact a significant number of NSW businesses.
We believe it is important brokers/advisers/businesses understand what the changes announced today mean. Also find out which existing insurers will exit the NSW Workers Compensation scheme and understand more about today’s 2015 Scheme Agent Deed.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Consulting, Workers Compensation
December is the second largest workers compensation renewal period in NSW and in light of the today’s 2015 NSW Scheme Agent Deed changes, impacted businesses may want to choose which insurer manages their critical workers compensation insurance. Now could also be a perfect time for a proactive workers compensation review to ensure you have the best deal.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Consulting, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP specialise in supporting businesses of all sizes across industries and therefore have interactions with all key insurers/agents. Despite workers compensation being regulated insurance, not all workers compensation insurers are the same. ABILITY GROUP assist businesses select the insurer best suited to their needs, circumstances and often secure additional valuable benefits.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 27, 2014 | Consulting, Work Health & Safety
The effort required to meet legislative Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements (with traditional paper based policies, procedures and management systems) can become problematic and time consuming. Smart businesses therefore seek ways to simplify workplace safety and minimise the time required to manage their WHS related processes. At ABILITY GROUP we believe businesses should spend time constructively working towards workplace safety rather than wasting time unnecessarily managing these processes. The use of an online WHS system with integrated reminders can streamline processes and allow businesses to focus on their core business activities.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 24, 2014 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
It is common to hear of employees suffering various aches or pains. Typical complaints include back, shoulder, neck, wrist and forearm pains. If left unattended they can become injuries and subsequent workers compensation claims. A workstation or ergonomic assessment is designed to minimise the risk of injury and increase employee productivity. To find guidelines and suggestions please read more.
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